GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37020100

State-of-Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Restoration Assistance in Tallahassee, seeks a Government Operations Consultant I to analyze financial assistance disbursement requests, verify costs, and ensure compliance with state and federal rules. The role involves on-site work, spreadsheet maintenance, and collaboration with project sponsors.

Responsibilities include preparing disbursement forms, keeping records in OCULUS, and applying policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective communication principles and administrative practices.
• Ability to compile, organize, and analyze data for grants management.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and research techniques.
• Experience with reviewing invoices and payments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial assistance disbursement and payment requests for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare disbursement/payment forms and maintain project spreadsheets and records.
• Consult with project sponsors and advise on program rules and policies.
• Maintain OCULUS documentation and stay updated on policy changes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Administrative principles

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Research techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in business or finance (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37020100

Date: Sep 21, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:884065

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37020100

Position Number:37020100

Salary: $3,360.08 monthly; $40,320.96 annually

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Anticipated Vacancy

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I (37020100)

State Revolving Fund Management Program

Division of Water Restoration Assistance

The incumbent will analyze financial assistance disbursement/payment requests. This includes reviewing requests for mathematical accuracy, proper documentation of costs, compliance with state and federal regulations and agreements, repairing disbursement/payment authorization forms, and maintaining disbursement spreadsheets for individual projects. Will use spreadsheet software and databases to complete disbursements. Stays abreast of changes in policies and procedures. The incumbent will be required to work 40-hour work weeks, Monday through Friday, and be present for work between the core hours of 9AM – 3PM on site at your workstation.

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the program to operate more efficiently and effectively.

Analyzes financial assistance disbursement/payment requests. This includes reviewing requests for mathematical accuracy, proper documentation of costs, compliance with state and federal regulations and agreements, preparing disbursement/payment authorization forms, and maintaining disbursement spreadsheets for individual projects. Uses spreadsheet software and databases to complete disbursements. Stays abreast of changes in policies and procedures.

Consults with project sponsor representatives and their consultants on program issues; advises them on program rules and policies. Prepares correspondence and memoranda; provides policy and program administration recommendations; prepares documentation for official project files and inserts into OCULUS.

Provides technical assistance with projects requiring section expertise, as assigned by supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• the principles and techniques of effective communication
• administrative principles and practices
• methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
• problem-solving techniques
• research techniques.

Skill in:

• professional use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel

Ability to:

• review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements
• evaluate and analyze data relating to grants management activities
• understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to grants management activities
• develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals and other written documents
• utilize problem-solving techniques
• work independently
• evaluate programs
• develop program projections
• prepare reports and records
• plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited university or college in business or finance; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of two years.
• Experience with reviewing and processing invoices for payment.
• Knowledge and Experience Reconciling Accounts.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay:

$3,360.08 monthly; $40,320.96 annually

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida's position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Division of Water Restoration Assistance

3900 Commonwealth Boulevard

Tallahassee, Florida's Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. It is located less than an hour from Gulf of Mexico beaches, the Apalachicola National Forest, the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, and waterbodies like bays, creeks, rivers, and springs to explore. No state income tax for residents of Florida.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at [phone]. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.